ISBA members who have been licensed for fewer than five years in the state of Iowa are eligible to be a mentee. To serve as a mentor, attorneys must have been licensed for five years or more in Iowa, have a clean disciplinary record and carry malpractice insurance (if required). The program guidelines are minimal: a recommended six hours of contact over the year between mentor and mentee (ideally in-person) with no formal curriculum.

ANNUAL MEETING IN-DEPTH: A CLOSER LOOK AT PRESENTATIONS

The 2017 Annual Meeting is only four weeks away, with late registration penalties beginning June 6. There are over 80 presentations in 25 educational tracks over a span of just three days, with the CLE portion free this year for ISBA members in their first three years of practice.

Two presentations are featured this week:

‘Data Breach! Now What?,’ on June 19, is part of the corporate counsel track and will discuss current cybersecurity issues through the lens of real case studies. Presented by John Lande of Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen PC, it will cover current threats, liability issues, insurance coverage and mitigating cybersecurity risk.

‘iLitigation: Essential Apps and Websites for Litigators,’ on June 20, is part of the litigation track and provides a brief overview of applications and websites useful in a litigation and trial practice. Robert Livingston of the Stuart Tinley Law Firm LLP and Joseph Moser of the Finley Law Firm, PC, will touch on applications relevant to research, writing, billing, jury selection, document review and document production, among others.

New iowabar.org website goes live

The Iowa State Bar Association launched a preview-version of its newly-designed website on Monday. You can access the new ISBA site at the same URL: www.iowabar.org. Be aware that you may experience some technical difficulties in the next week as ISBA staff works to finalize the website.

This updated version of the site is mobile-friendly and responsive no matter which device you are using to access the content. It also has a more streamlined homepage to provide members a user-friendly experience and quick access to information.

If you have any questions or suggestions about the new website, please contact isba@iowabar.org.

Iowa attorneys invited to fundraiser for Belize children

The "Books and Bricks for Belize" fundraising event, which raises scholarship money to send Belize children to high school, is coming up on Thursday, June 22. The annual event is organized by a group of Des Moines-area attorneys, led by Drake Law Professor Jim Albert.

Last year, with more than 300 attendees, the event raised $72,500. All proceeds go to the James Arthur Albert Foundation, which in addition to providing scholarships, also funds the construction of new classrooms in Belize.

IOLTA grant recipients announced

The Iowa Supreme Court released its list of 14 IOLTA grant recipients on May 30. This year, $240,101 was approved for nonprofit programs that provide legal assistance to low-income Iowans with civil legal problems.

The IOLTA program is managed by a seven-member commission that reviews grant applications and then makes award recommendations to the Supreme Court. Including this year's grants, more than $24.6 million has been awarded since the program began on July 1, 1985.

A full list of the grants and recipients is available at the Supreme Court's website. Also listed are recipients of grants from a $2.8 million donation from Bank of America. That money comes from a settlement between the bank and U.S. Department of Justice in August 2014.

june IOWA LAWYER NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE

The June issue of The Iowa Lawyer is now available online. This month, you’ll meet the incoming ISBA President Stephen Eckley, learn about the law firm incubator movement and hear from an Iowa attorney who witnessed the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch in-person. Also read the inspiring story of how a group of Iowa attorneys is helping put hundreds of children through high school in Belize.

Those who elect to receive the print version of the magazine should see it in mailboxes this week. Those who no longer wish to receive the printed version of the magazine can elect to receive it electronically by navigating to their ISBA account settings and selecting "yes” for the "Iowa Lawyer Magazine Online” option.

SUPREME COURT OPINIONS

No. 14-0792STATE OF IOWA vs. TAEVON DAVONTE WASHINGTON
The State of Iowa seeks further review of a court of appeals decision on discretionary review reversing the district court’s denial of Taevon Washington’s motion to dismiss. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED AND CASE REMANDED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

No. 14-0793STATE OF IOWA vs. DEANTAY DARELLE WILLIAMS
The State of Iowa seeks further review of a court of appeals decision on discretionary review reversing the district court’s denial of Deantay Williams’s motion to dismiss. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED AND CASE REMANDED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

No. 14-0812STATE OF IOWA vs. CORDARREL DONTYA SMITH
The State of Iowa seeks further review of a court of appeals decision on discretionary review reversing the district court’s denial of Cordarrel Smith’s motion to dismiss. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED AND CASE REMANDED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

No. 15-0235STATE OF IOWA vs. SAYVON ANDRE PROPPS
A juvenile challenges his sentence as unconstitutional under the Iowa Constitution. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS VACATED; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT AFFIRMED

No. 15-0971STATE OF IOWA vs. EDDIE LAMONT VIRGIL
Defendant seeks further review of court of appeals decision affirming his conviction for domestic abuse assault. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS AFFIRMED IN PART AND VACATED IN PART; DISTRICT COURT JUDGMENT REVERSED AND CASE REMANDED FOR NEW TRIAL

No. 15-1464STATE OF IOWA vs. BRADLEY STEVEN GRAHAM
Defendant seeks further review of a denial of a motion to correct an illegal sentence. DECISION OF COURT OF APPEALS AND JUDGMENT OF DISTRICT COURT AFFIRMED

No. 15-1807STATE OF IOWA vs. JESUS ANGEL RAMIREZ
The defendant appeals his convictions following a jury trial on drug offenses, arguing among other things that the results of a search performed under a federal search warrant should have been suppressed. AFFIRMED

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